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Preliminary results from the initial legs of the current edition of The Ocean Race show microplastics in each one of the 40 samples analysed so far, with as many as 1,884 microplastics per cubic metre (pm3) of water in some locations. Samples anal...

Florida boatbuilder Twin Vee PowerCats has completed its purchase of the Aquasport boat brand in Tennesse, and has decided to merge its LFG Marine monohull brand into the new subsidiary. According to Joseph Visconti, the CEO and president of Twin ...

Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) — specialists in commercial pontoon and crew transfer vessel (CTV) berthing — is hosting a networking event and charitable drinks reception on the opening day of Seawork (13 June 2023) between 3...

The Canal & River Trust is trialling new mooring stay times along the canal in Birmingham to make the city centre more accessible to visiting boaters and to remove any confusion over stay times at popular mooring spots.

MDL Marinas is sponsoring the 2023 J-Cup Regatta, supporting its Hamble Point Marina tenant and regatta host, Key Yachting. Taking place from the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble from 15-17 June 2023, this annual regatta is organised exclusivel...

UK-based boat sales company Boatpoint has made three promotions across its management team, which the firm says will support its ongoing expansion. Phil Jones has been promoted to the position of group new boat sales manager, following the retirem...

Australia-based sailboat hardware manufacturer Ronstan has launched Orbit, its first ever range of winches. Ronstan’s Orbit winches are made of aluminium and are available in sizes 20ST, 30QT, and 40QT. Ronstan, which has experience manufact...

Glasgow boat builder Ultimate Boats is to unveil two new fully recyclable, high-performance workboats at the Seawork trade fair in Southampton June 13 – 15.

Leisure marine insurance specialist Pantaenius has announced their exclusive partnership with Oyster Yachts. This association commemorates the 50th anniversary for Oyster and further reinforces a long term relationship between the two organisation...

Forget about ‘Couch to 5K’; a leisure sailor and his inexperienced ex-Team GB crewmate are moving from their sofas onto a tiny 17ft sailboat to cross the Atlantic Ocean in aid of charity.

Harry Besley, the 17-year-old skipper for the Round Britain eRIB Challenge has announced that a collection of STEM resources to accompany his epic journey will soon be available to download free from the official website. Set to ignite curiosity, ...

Harry Besley, the 17-year-old skipper for the Round Britain eRIB Challenge has announced that a collection of STEM resources to accompany his epic journey will soon be available to download free from the official website. Set to ignite curiosity, ...

The three-masted 88-metre sailing superyacht Maltese Falcon has completed its refit at the Lusben shipyard in Italy. The refit has taken more than six months and involved over 80 people working on various teams in synergy with the boat’s cre...

A new study by Florida Atlantic University (FAU) researchers has discovered high levels of the dangerous Vibrio bacteria lurking on the decomposing seaweed that litters Florida’s beaches. The 5,000-mile, 13-million-tonne ‘blob’ k...

Recreational boat and yacht retailer MarineMax has acquired C&C Boat Works, a full-service boat dealer in Crosslake, Minnesota. The transaction expands MarineMax’s footprint in Minnesota to five locations. Family-owned C&C Boat Works...

Tokyo 2020 sailors John Gimson, Anna Burnet and Emma Wilson will headline the group of athletes picked to represent Great Britain at the Paris 2024 Olympic test event. The medal-winning trio are part of a 14-strong squad that will compete in Marse...

Organisers of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) are calling for entries for the 2023 IBEX Innovation Awards programme. IBEX 2023 takes place between 3-5 October 2023 in Florida, at the Tampa Convention Centre...

American boatbuilder Bertram Yachts has extended its production reach worldwide and launched its latest vessel, Drifter B. Bertram is extending its capabilities with its newest site at the Baglietto facilities in Carrara, Italy. The company says t...

Choice Energy is now sponsoring the Marina Industries Association (MIA), following a recent group energy procurement tender. Choice Energy is an Australian energy consultancy specialising in energy procurement and quality commercial solar solution...

Preliminary results from the initial legs of the current edition of The Ocean Race show microplastics in each one of the 40 samples analysed so far, with as many as 1,884 microplastics per cubic metre (pm3)* of water in some locations.